2 Timothy 4:5

But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Timothy 4:5

BSB

But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

AKJV

But watch you in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of your ministry.

CPDV

But as for you, truly, be vigilant, laboring in all things. Do the work of an Evangelist, fulfilling your ministry. Show self-restraint.

ERV

But be thou sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill thy ministry.

NHEB

But you be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

SMT

And thou be sober in all things, suffer ill treatment, do the work of the bearer of good news, render thy service perfectly certain.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Timothy 4:5

ButG1161Conjunction watchG3525Verb thouG4771 inG1722PrepositionallthingsG3956AdjectiveendureafflictionsG2553Verb doG4160VerbtheworkG2041Noun NeuterofanevangelistG2099Noun MasculinemakefullproofG4135VerbofthyG4675 ministryG1248Noun Feminine

Commentary for 2 Timothy 4:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Timothy 4:5

Summary

Timothy urged to remain vigilant and faithful

Event

Paul exhorts Timothy to pastoral duty

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD